Sure, you can buy a bunch of bagged candy and call it this Halloween, but we'd prefer to get creative for the creepy holiday. Try these spooky snacks that are simple to make and fun to eat.
Halloween Recipes
Marshmallow Rice Bar Ghosts
Marshmallow rice treats take on a shape that's fun and totally Halloween appropriate.
Get the recipe for Marshmallow Rice Bar Ghosts here .
Frankenstein Cake
An easy cake decorating technique that even novices can handle (really!) makes for a very impressive Halloween party dessert.
Get the recipe for Frankenstein Cake here .
Halloween Snack Mix
An easy party mix you can assemble in minutes, this go-to snack is always a hit.
Get the recipe for Halloween Snack Mix here .
Gluten-Free Brownie Spiders
The great thing about these brownies is that gluten-free kids get to have a delicious treat and those who do eat gluten won't be able to tell the difference.
Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Spider Brownies here .
Good Witch Mini Cakes
When you have kids, it may be better to make Halloween all about sweets instead of spooks, so in that spirit, serve these bright cakes.
Get the recipe for Good Witch Mini Cakes here .
Apple Pumpkin Butter with Olive Spiders
A healthy seasonal spread garnished with creepy crawlers is great for making your after-school snack festive.
Ge the recipe for Apple Pumpkin Butter with Olive Spiders here .
Haunted Eggs
Healthy hardboiled eggs and a few strokes of the knife give snack time a creepy quality.
Get the recipe for Haunted Eggs here .
Iced Pumpkin Cookies
An excellent cooking with kids activity, let the little ones dollop on the frosting after these crumbly cookies have cooled.
Get the recipe for Iced Pumpkin Cookies here .
Melted Candy Bar Hot Chocolate
Shhh! Go ahead! Grab a few pieces of the kids' Halloween candy (we won't tell) and indulge in this seasonal treat.
Get the recipe for Melted Candy Bar Hot Chocolate here .
Meringue Ghosts
A classic Halloween treat, just a few ingredients give you sweet ghosts that are more cute than creepy.
Get the recipe for Meringue Ghosts here .
White Chocolate Candy Bark
Finally a sweet suited for adults on Halloween. Use the kids' candy to make this and then hide it from them. You deserve it!
Get the recipe for White Chocolate Candy Bark here .
Oreo Truffle Eyeballs
Not only are these spooky snacks totally creative, they taste good, too! Who knew Oreos could make such delicious truffles?
Get the recipe for Oreo Truffle Eyeballs here .
Pumpkin Mini Cupcakes with Spider Web Frosting
Some tricks with a toothpick give these little pumpkin cupcakes a pretty spider web topping.
Get the recipe for Pumpkin Mini Cupcakes here .
Spider Deviled Eggs
Spook snacktime with these easy eggs.
Get the recipe for Spider Deviled Eggs here .
Spider Mini Cakes
You won't need an exterminator to get rid of these critters—they'll be gone in no time.
Get the recipe for Spider Mini Cakes here .
Monster Eye Ball
Just a few ingredients turn breakfast into boo-fest!
Get the recipe for Monsters Eye Ball here .
Banana Ghosts
Made with fruit and chocolate and perfect for little hands, this holiday treat proves that Halloween snacking doesn't have to be unheathy.
Get the recipe for Banana Ghosts here .